Ettie has made a smooth transition from being a model to opening her own Fashion Agency, which is in its 25th year of operation, representing high fashion ladies wear from Canada, Europe and the United States to upscale department stores, specialty stores and boutiques.  In 1990, she founded the Applause Institute, a non-profit community organization, empowering the black youth of her community.  With the help of a dedicated team of volunteers, the first Cotillion Ball was held on October 16, 1996, an annual event that highlights months of training in social graces, dining etiquette, ballroom dancing, and many other disciplines.